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Lost or found a pet in Richmond

What to do first in Richmond, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Richmond Animal Care & Control

City public shelter for found strays; call the intake and redemption line for guidance

804-646-5574

What to do if your pet is missing

  1. Now

    Add a photo and where your pet was last seen. We’ll show you pets posted nearby that could be yours. Each one is a lead to check, not proof.

    Start with a photoFree and private. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • File a detailed lost report through the city's official listings.
    • Check new shelter listings and visit regularly to look for your pet.
    • Alert your microchip company and post flyers at nearby shelters and vets.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

    How long shelters hold a pet

    Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.

    Go in person as early as you can.

    More details about hold times

    Official source:Richmond official lost/found information (opens in a new tab)

  3. Keep checking

    • Look at the shelter’s listings again, and go in person when you can.
    • Open your search here again to see what has been posted since.
    • Write down who you called and any possible sightings, then make a flyer and share it.

What to do if you found a pet

  1. Now

    Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.

    Look for their ownerPrivate until you choose to share. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • If safe, take the pet to a vet or shelter for a microchip scan.
    • Notify Richmond Animal Care & Control and submit a detailed found report.
    • Call the intake and redemption line about bringing in or reclaiming a pet.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

    How long shelters hold a pet

    Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.

    More details about hold times

    Official source:Richmond official lost/found information (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

Pets posted near Richmond

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About these instructions

City of Richmond only, not neighboring counties. Notify the city shelter promptly about a found pet; ask the intake line about arrival or reclaim.

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